With immeasurable gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate the life of Carolyn Annette Graves, who entered eternal rest on July 3, 2026, at Inova Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia, at the age of 78. Throughout her professional life, Carolyn led with integrity, compassion, and excellence. Carolyn proudly served two terms on the Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education, advocating for students, families, and the future of her community. Wherever Carolyn lived became home because home was never simply a place—it was wherever love was shared. Jared Graves, Sr.; her parents, Jack Graves and Marie Daniel; and her sister, Vertis (Graves) Starnes.